Chelsea have received an unexpected boost in their search for another midfield enforcer.

Jose Mourinho is thought to be in the market for a gritty midfielder and Paris St-Germain wantaway Thiago Motta could be the ideal candidate.

Get French Football claim Motta is now desperate to leave Laurent Blanc's side after failing to agree a contract extension.

Motta shares a great personal relationship with Mourinho after famously winning the Champions League during his Inter Milan tenure.

ANGER: Thiago Motta is now 'determined' to leave PSG after contract extension talks broke down [GETTY]

“My goal is to become a professional footballer, but I'm happy at FC St. Pauli”

Sam Schreck

And has described the Portuguese tactician as the 'strongest coach' he's ever worked with.

Chelsea along with Inter Milan and Real Madrid are all tracking German prodigy Sam Schreck.

According to German newspaper Sport Bild, the Blues are monitoring the progress of the 16-year-old and could launch an official offer in the near future.

The attacking midfielder has earned nine caps for Germany Under-16s and is considered to be one of Europe's most exciting young talents.

Schreck plays for second-tier German outfit St. Pauli, but is yet to break into the first-team.The prodigy has a mature outlook for a player so young and is confident he is in the right hands to improve and develop.